This concurrent resolution celebrates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
This resolution:
- celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026;
- declares the first week of July 2026 as Independence Week;
- recognizes the work of Utah's America250 Commission (Commission);
- supports the Commission's vision to educate, engage, and unite Utahns through programs and events that celebrate and honor the anniversary;
- encourages local participation in programs and events overseen by the Commission, the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, and local Utah250 Communities; and
- directs local school districts, charter schools, and institutions of higher education to instruct and engage students through educational programming recognizing the anniversary year.